Stainless Steel 409 Sheet Prices
Current 409 Stainless Steel Sheet prices by dimension, with $/lb for cross-size comparison.
409-Cold Rolled Sheet currently ranges from $2.23/lb to $2.28/lb.
About 409|A ferritic stainless with only about 11% chromium, stabilized with titanium. This is the exhaust system stainless. It handles high temperatures and thermal cycling well at a fraction of the cost of austenitic grades. It will rust on the surface in humid conditions, but it won't fail structurally. Machines easier than any austenitic stainless since ferritic grades don't work harden the same way. No nickel means the chips break better and the cutting forces are lower. Not commonly seen in machine shop work since most 409 applications are formed and welded, not machined. Compare to 430 (more chromium, better general corrosion resistance, takes a nicer finish) and 304 (far better corrosion resistance but significantly more expensive).
About Sheet|Thin flat stock, generally under 3/16", used for stamping, bending, shearing, and laser/plasma cutting. It's the starting material for enclosures, panels, brackets, and formed sheet metal parts.
Raw Material Market Prices
0.9%30d
Nickel
$16,799/tonne
$7.62/lb
Nickel is a primary cost driver for stainless steel and superalloys.
Raw Material Market Prices
0.3%30d
Steel HRC
$1,200/short ton
$0.60/lb
Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) is the benchmark for raw steel prices.
Thickness
Thickness | $/lb | $/ft |
|---|---|---|
| 0.048" | $2.28 | $4.51/sq ft |
| 0.0595" | $2.23 | $5.47/sq ft |
| 0.0751" | $2.23 | $6.90/sq ft |
| 0.1054" | $2.23 | $9.68/sq ft |
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Prices last updated August 2026
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